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Development
Affordable housing coming to the north side
Huxley Yards is set to open in 2026.
June 28, 2024 01:56 PM
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Jonathan Shipley
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Business
New additions are coming to the Epic campus
We visited the Epic headquarters in Verona to give you a look at the out-of-this-world campuses and a sneak peek at what’s to come.
June 7, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Development
River Food Pantry has a new facility on the horizon
Get a sneak peek at River Food Pantry’s in-the-works facility.
May 16, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
The rundown on Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit system
Calling all commuters. We’re diving into the details regarding Madison Metro’s new BRT system.
May 8, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Government
Dane County strategizes over affordable housing
The Housing Advisory Committee has a five year plan.
May 7, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Development
The UW-Madison’s Badgers football team’s new practice facility is coming along
New renderings were offered at a Joint Campus Area Committee meeting this week.
April 25, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Development
A newly realized Lake Monona waterfront is getting closer to reality
Madison Common Council has approved the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan.
April 17, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Development
Development might come to long vacant spaces at the East Towne Mall
The city is eager for multi-use housing and may happen soon on the East side.
April 3, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Development
Madison might have a new park soon near Garver Feed Mill
A multi-use park on undeveloped land is in the draft stage.
April 1, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Development
Your guide to understanding development news in Madison
Brush up on development and civic jargon before construction season peaks in Madison.
March 15, 2024
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Staff
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Development
What’s going up around the 608?
The Downtown Development Tracker tracks development downtown.
March 4, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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